Monthly Internship Report (First Month)
This is an overview of activities undertaken in the first month of internship in the
industrial park. The emphasis was on learning the original power system installations and
fire precaution systems in an industrial environment.
The internship involved a combination of site observations and direct experiences in the
electrical workshop.
WEEK 1 AND WEEK 2 TASKS
The first week and second week were on the following topics:
Installation Power System
We learned about the overall structure and operation of the power distribution system
for industries. This involved having a detailed examination of the control and distribution
of electrical power across various zones within the factory. Notable aspects discussed
involved:
Timers: For remotely controlling systems by regulating whether power is on or off.
Isolators: Protection isolation devices to disconnect circuits for maintenance or
during emergencies.
Installation Practices: Standard safety procedures and practices for power distribution
equipment installation.
Fire Alarm System Introduction
Fundamental principles relating to fire alarm systems were introduced.
This involved an overview of the operation of fire detection, the function of early
warning systems, and how important they are to provide protection in the industrial
setting.
WEEK 3 AND WEEK 4 ACTIVITIES
Later in the month, we progressed to more advanced practical sessions in the workshop,
learning about different protection devices and elements of fire safety systems:
MCCB (Molded Case Circuit Breaker): MCCBs are used to guard electrical circuits
against overloads and short circuits. We studied their structure, trip units, and fixing
processes.
Earth Leakage Breaker (ELB): ELBs assist in the detection and tripping of leakage
currents that could potentially be harmful to safety. We studied their operation and
test processes.
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RCCB (Residual Current Circuit Breaker): Working in a similar manner to ELBs,
RCCBs automatically open circuits when they detect imbalance between phase and
neutral wires, which can be a sign of current leakage to ground.
Contactor: Contactors are control circuit switches that manage power flow. We
learned their components, such as coils, contacts, and auxiliary components, and
how they interface with automation systems.
Pressure Switch(control valve ) and Gauges :We explained how pressure switches
function as sensing devices, initiating control actions when a predetermined pressure
level is reached. Safety system applications and fluid control applications were also
illustrated.
Fire Alarm System Components
We learned the main components utilized in fire alarm systems:
Smoke Detectors – Sensors that sense suspended smoke particles.
Heat Detectors – Operated when temperatures rise above a set threshold.
Sprinklers – Fire extinguishing units that discharge due to extreme heat.
These modules were tested within the context of an entire fire detection and fire
suppression system with control panels and alarm modules.
Conclusion
The initial month of internship laid a good groundwork in both the power systems of
electricity and the overall fire safety infrastructure.
Observation and field training taught us in depth about the basic systems responsible for
safeguarding and powering industrial plants.
This is the foundation on which technical training at the next levels will build throughout
the remainder of the months.
